Invertebrates: A Quick Reference Guide

After 30+ years as a salt water enthusiast, I can easily say thAt this book answers the majority of questions about the proper ways to keep inverts alive and well in a home aquarium setting. I highly recommend this book-it will save you frustration and money! In addition, the numerous photos will aid you in identification and also your decision making for invert purchases. BUY IT!

This book is something you can browse to plan aquarium inhabitants, and take with you to the store to get some quick facts on species you come by. It has plenty of great pictures to help ID animals. Of course, some animals such as snails or hermits are so similar and have so many variations that you may have a hard time, but you should still get some important general info. More pictures of variations would be a welcome addition in a future volume, but don't let me give you the idea there aren't already loads of great ones. This is a good companion to his "Corals - A quick reference guide", as it covers the other half of the spectrum including some anemones, mushroom corals, and zoanthids readers may have expected to find in the other volume... As the name states, this is "a quick reference guide", so don't expect in depth comprehensiveness / knowledge on any one area or organism. As long as you realize that, you won't be upset. I very frequently consult this book.

This Julian Sprung book is just perfect for the new and the old aquarists. It is a great reference book and may be very helpful in some 'critical' moments.

Many invertebrate recognition books are made for divers and therefore have a different approach than a book for aquarists should have. This one has been made by an aquarist and it was made for aquarists. That's why it helps to find out very quickly whether a certain invert is helpful or dangerous in your tank, and whether it makes sense to buy that critter or not. Very recommendable for any reefkeeper.

I can't even begin to explain how excited I was to see this book was released. Outstanding photography of living species shown as they were intented to look. Current and relevant information from a known authority. What a great resource. Keep up the great work Julian and Danny!